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Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Manawatu kick it deep to Woodward who tries too much with his kick and it goes out on the full. Turbo's with an attacking line out 30m out

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Manawatu take control of the game as they move into a 7 point lead. Wellington are by no means out of this and will need to score next to stay in this as another score from the Turbo's could be a step too far

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Great attack again by the Manawatu backs as they carve the Lions defence open. The entire backline was involved in that move and Black capitalised on some tight 5 players in the line as he sells them a dummy and goes in under the posts

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Woodward is eventually on the end of the last attacking play as he goes for the line to score but the Manawatu gang defence keeps him out

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Woodward collects the ball deep in his half and puts in a huge up & under which he collects. He has put Wellington on the front foot as they search for the games opening try

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Manawatu get the penalty after nearly losing the ball. They clear the ball just passed their 22 and will have the line out throw

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Great line break by Tiatia for the Lions as he sped past a front ranker in the line. He stepped the last man but threw a 50/50 pass to a Manawatu defender tracking back. It went forward and the Turbo's have a chance to clear if they get through their scrum unscathed

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Two quick penalties bring the scores level and after Manawatu absorbed all the Wellington attacks they have drawn level and seem to have the momentum in their favour

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Manawatu attack very well and seem to make the right decisions as a good drift ball to Northcott finds some space. He is forced to kick it ahead and Wellington carry the ball over the line. 5m scrum Turbo's

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

More insane defending by Manawatu as Tiatia makes a break and sets up Shields who draws the last man but his pass is behind the last man and he is bundled into touch. Wellington win the ball back and knock it on with a massive overlap on the right hand side of the field. Manawatu win a penalty at the scrum and they can breathe a sigh of relief